How to say it
AS · pen
ˈæs.pən
Feminine
Aspen
The aspen tree
What it means
An English nature name from the aspen, the tree whose leaves tremble in the slightest breeze.
Aspen is a nature name taken from the slender tree (Old English æspe) famous for leaves that shiver at the lightest wind. It carries a clean, outdoorsy, slightly alpine feel, helped along by the Colorado ski town of the same name. It rose as a fresh unisex botanical pick and now leans gently feminine. It sits comfortably with Willow, Sage, and Juniper.
How to spell Aspen
The standard spelling is Aspen. Common variants include Aspyn, Aspynn, but Aspen is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #196 in 2022, currently #266 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Worth knowing
Used for both boys and girls, currently leaning feminine; the Colorado resort town is the strongest association.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Aspen the trembling-leaf tree and the Colorado mountain town
Spelling variants
- Aspyn
- Aspynn
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Common questions
- What does the name Aspen mean?
- An English nature name from the aspen, the tree whose leaves tremble in the slightest breeze.
- What does Aspen mean in English?
- In English, Aspen means "The aspen tree." Aspen is a nature name taken from the slender tree (Old English æspe) famous for leaves that shiver at the lightest wind. It carries a clean, outdoorsy, slightly alpine feel, helped along by the Colorado ski town of the same name. It rose as a fresh unisex botanical pick and now leans gently feminine. It sits comfortably with Willow, Sage, and Juniper.
- How do you pronounce Aspen?
- Aspen is pronounced ˈæs.pən. Say it as AS-pen, with the stress on the "as" syllable.
- How do you spell Aspen?
- The standard spelling is Aspen. Common spelling variants include Aspyn, Aspynn.
- Is Aspen a boy or girl name?
- Aspen is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Aspen?
- Aspen ranked #266 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.